UC Davis Applied Physics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 57% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Applied Physics were admitted (35 of 61). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.37–3.86.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Applied Physics transfers starts with MAT 021A, MAT 021B and MAT 021C; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Applied Physics Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Applied Physics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Mathematics
Complete all of these
- MAT 021A Calculus
- MAT 021B Calculus
- MAT 021C Calculus
- MAT 021D Vector Analysis
Complete all of these
- MAT 022A Linear Algebra
- MAT 022B Differential Equations
Physics
Complete 1 of these options
- PHY 009A Classical Physics · PHY 009B Classical Physics · PHY 009C Classical Physics · PHY 009D Modern Physics
- PHY 009HA Honors Physics · PHY 009HB Honors Physics · PHY 009HC Honors Physics · PHY 009HD Honors Physics · PHY 009HE Honors Physics
Atmospheric physics concentration
Required
- PHY 040 Introduction to Physics Computation
Chemical physics concentration
Complete all of these
- CHE 002A General Chemistry
- CHE 002B General Chemistry
- CHE 002C General Chemistry
- PHY 040 Introduction to Physics Computation
Computational physics concentration
Complete all of these
- ECS 036A Programming & Problem Solving
- ECS 036B Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Physical electronics concentration
Required
- ENG 017 Circuits I
Complete all of these
- PHY 040 Introduction to Physics Computation
- PHY 080 Experimental Techniques
Geophysics concentration
Required
- PHY 040 Introduction to Physics Computation
Materials science concentration
Required
- PHY 040 Introduction to Physics Computation
Physical oceanography concentration
Required
- PHY 040 Introduction to Physics Computation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Applied Physics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 57% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Applied Physics were admitted (35 of 61). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.37–3.86.
Does UC Davis have an Applied Physics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Applied Physics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Applied Physics?
UC Davis's Applied Physics major preparation includes MAT 021A, MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D, MAT 022A and MAT 022B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Davis for Applied Physics?
Admitted Applied Physics transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.37–3.86.
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